Paradise Lost (Gain)

"Paradise Lost" is a song performed by Tybaltevan singer Gain. It represented Tybalteva in the third edition of the Maia Song Contest. It reached 5th place with 80 points in the second semi final and then placed 11th with 103 points in the final.

Meaning
"Paradise Lost" is an eerie mid-tempo power ballad with a nice balance of classical elements and modern embellishments taken from both R&B and electronic music. Besides steel guitar, bold strings and intricate drums patterns, it features pipe organ, which is rarely used in pop music.

During the presentation ceremony of the entry held in Joekeong on September 7, Gain talked about the concept behind it: "In a few words, I would describe Paradise Lost as a Biblical portrayal of Eve with emphasis on temptation and duality. It is inspired from the same-titled epic poem of Sùnafloweran poet John Milton, which depicts Adam (the first man) and Hawwah (Eve) expelled from the Garden of Eden after succumbing the serpent's temptation. I decided to borrow the character of the serpent attracting Hawwah in the song, to express the character of the woman, hence the snake-like choreography in the music video. Snakes caught my eye as I studied about the concept of Hawwah. While snakes go slow, they suddenly move quickly, and the sensation of their speed was attractive. I tried to capture that part. If you are able to analyze the religious symbols and metaphorical cinematic devices featured in my video, you will realise that the serpent and the forever changed Hawwah end up being one and the same entity under the banner of sin."

Some parts of the music video were shot in an abandoned psychiatric hospital located in Senk, Kaohportia.